From Liu Rengui's words, Li Qinzai suddenly discovered that he was actually a good person, but he was just a bit annoying when talking in court. (Due to caching reasons, please visit the browser directly.\nCOM website to watch the fastest chapter updates)
Of course, everyone will evaluate themselves with the greatest praise, and Li Qinzai would not be so naive as to believe it.
Liu Rengui smiled dullly: "I know you don't believe it, and I don't care if you believe it or not, but I want to tell you that I am not a traitor. I have a clear conscience for everything I have done over the years."
"Including the incident in the 21st year of Zhenguan when I participated in the impeachment of Ling Zu and sent troops to loot and massacre the city, I also participated in the impeachment in an upright and upright manner, and I have no regrets to this day."
Liu Rengui's expression was awe-inspiring. At this moment, Li Qinzai really found an aura called "justice" in him. Even though he was weak, he was invincible.
"Uncle Liu, I do have bad intentions today, but now I know that this matter has nothing to do with Uncle Liu. There are traitors in the court who want to suppress the heroes, and there are already signs of this matter..." Li Qinzai said.
Liu Rengui sighed: "Actually, I also noticed it two days ago. As soon as Lingzu's victory report entered Chang'an City, and when the people in the city were celebrating, there were officials at the Yushitai who secretly reported to me that some court officials wanted to take advantage of the deserters.
Article, in order to suppress Ling Zu’s achievements.”
"It is not unusual for this to happen. During the Zhenguan period, the same was true for Wei Gong Li Jing. Moreover, after the Turks were wiped out, Wei State was indeed deprived of power. From then on, he closed his doors and thanked guests until he died of old age."
"With the example of Li Jingzhi, some people in the court had the same idea. They felt that Lingzu had done too much, and you, the grandson of Yinggong, were also worthy of it. Your performance on the battlefield in Goguryeo was no less than Lingzu, and the whole Li family
It seems that it is about to grow stronger, and its future is secure for at least three generations."
"The Li family is too prominent and is deeply favored and respected by the emperor. After all, it is tolerated by some people. There are only so many powers and titles in the court. If your Li family takes too much, what will others do?"
"So before Lingzu returned to the court, those villains started to take action in private, trying to discredit Lingzu's achievements, tricking Your Majesty into doubting the meritorious officials, and using the words 'the master's great achievements shocked the emperor' to make the emperor fearful."
Liu Rengui sighed: "What's more, now that the East Palace is seriously ill, the battle for the throne has begun. All parties are eyeing the location of the East Palace. Your ancestors and grandchildren of the Li family have made great achievements in battle and are very important in the court. If you
Help Li Xian fight for the crown prince position, and you will be the future emperor's master, and your power will be limitless."
"The power in the court also waxes and wanes. Your Li family has too much power, and others have less power. Everyone has to depend on your Li family. How can these people endure it? So, you are not offended.
People, others will take the initiative to offend you, that's the truth."
Li Qinzai suddenly realized that now he understood that in the final analysis, it was still "power" and "profit".
Looking at Liu Rengui's expression, Li Qinzai said cautiously: "I wonder what Uncle Liu thinks..."
Liu Rengui smiled: "You want to ask, what is my attitude when others are afraid of your Li family?"
Li Qinzai also laughed: "Although I judge a gentleman's heart with a villain's heart, the matter is very important. Even if I bear the reputation of a villain, I have to ask you, does Uncle Liu also think that my Li family deserves to be punished?"
Suppress it?"
Liu Rengui was silent for a long time and said slowly: "I have said that I never take things to heart that are groundless."
"No matter how powerful your Li family is, it was all built by your ancestors and grandchildren on the battlefield. The military exploits you earned with your own hands, and the career you gained as officials and nobles. I will never be jealous of you, including the glory. They all belong to your ancestors and grandchildren.
Deserve it.”
"The test of the emperor's mind is the test of the emperor's mind. I will always keep an eye on you. I will always keep an eye on you. You have got what you deserve. That is your ability. But if one day, you rely on the power in your hands,
, if you do something inappropriate, then don’t blame me for risking my life to bring you down."
"Every code is a code. You will get what you deserve in terms of glory and rank. Even if you are powerful in the future, as long as you behave according to the rules, I have no reason to suppress you. If something has not happened, I will never prevent it from happening. When it happens, it will be a big deal.
I will remonstrate with you in blood and die together with you."
Liu Rengui looked at Li Qinzai and smiled slightly: "This is the difference between loyal ministers and treacherous ministers. Does Mr. Li understand it?"
"I won't think too much about things that didn't happen, but there are people in the DPRK who are making trouble and suppressing heroes. I can't sit back and watch this matter."
"Yesterday, I sent out a notice and invited several colleagues to gather at the government office to find out who is slandering Lingzu behind his back. We will have an answer in a few days."
Li Qinzai hurriedly bowed and saluted: "Uncle Liu is upright and selfless. The younger generation admires him greatly."
Liu Rengui said with a half-smile but not a smile: "You came today with bad intentions and dared to question my character, thinking that I was behind the trouble. I feel deeply humiliated. I will give you ten gems to make up for it. Isn't it too much?"
Li Qinzai sighed: "It's not too much, not too much at all. This junior deserves it..."
Liu Rengui said calmly: "There is a clear distinction between good and evil in the world. How can I not see clearly at this age?"
"The Li family has high merit and is indeed suspected of overshadowing the master. The involvement of court officials may not be a concern, but you'd better go to the palace and chat with the emperor to see how the emperor treats your Li family."
Li Qinzai's heart sank when he heard this.
If Li Zhi also felt that Li Jigong was too powerful, the entire Li family would be in trouble.
Unable to help but look in the direction of Tai Chi Palace, Li Qinzai had a question in his mind.
Can Li Zhi's mind accommodate heroes?
…………
Liu Rengui finally gave Li Qinzai a suggestion and asked him to test Li Zhi's attitude.
No matter how the courtiers participate in the impeachment, the ancestors and grandsons of the Li family have made great contributions to the country. If the emperor can tolerate it, all slander and slander will be useless.
If the emperor thinks that Li Ji is the second Li Jing and has fear in his heart, then the status of the Li family will be in danger.
I heard a saying in my previous life: when a minister's contribution is too great and the emperor no longer knows how to reward him, the only thing he can reward is a pot of poisonous wine.
Today's Li family seems to have reached this situation.
After Li Qinzai said goodbye, he was carried out of Liu Rengui's mansion by his troops, got on the carriage, and wandered towards the Duke's mansion.
Sitting in the carriage, Li Qinzai was worried.
Li Ji's success in destroying the country was originally a happy event, but now this happy event has been cast into a shadow.
Li Qinzai and Li Zhi are both monarchs and ministers, as well as friends. At this time, should he trust his friends or understand the trade-offs of being a monarch?
The answer seemed to be hidden in the hazy fog, and Li Qinzai could not see clearly.
When the slightly swaying carriage approached the Duke's Mansion, Li Qinzai suddenly stopped the carriage.
After sitting in the carriage and thinking for a long time, Li Qinzai suddenly said: "Go to Tai Chi Palace."